N4008018R0003_P3021_Hangar_21_Special_Notice_for_ADB_AIRFIELD_LIGHTING_SYSTEM.pdf

SPECIAL NOTICE FOR USE OTHER FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

P-3021 HANGAR 21

JOINT BASE ANDREWS

Camp Springs, MARYLAND for

ADB AIRFIELD LIGHTING SYSTEM

Notice Type: Special Notice Solicitation No: N40080-18-R-0003 Date: February 12, 2019 Response Date: February 27, 2018 2:00 PM EST J&A Statutory Authority:

FAR 6.302-1(c) – Only one responsible source (brand name) Classification Code: Y1BZ – Construction of Airfield Structures NAICS Code: 236220-Commercial and Institutional Building Construction

Synopsis:

SUBJECT: Notice of intent to Award a Contract Using Other Than Full and Open Competition

THIS IS FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. Under the authority of FAR Subpart 6.302-1(c), the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Washington intends to sole source the following ADB AIRFIELD LIGHTING SYSTEM:

1) AIRFIELD LIGHTING CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (ALCMS): The

ALCMS modification must be performed by ADB Airfield solutions in order to provide a reliable system, maintain the existing warrantees and support, and reduce maintenance personnel training requirements. If ADB Airfield Solutions is not hired to modify the ALCMS, ADB Airfield solutions would no longer warrantee and service the existing products. This could lead to an issue where the base is stuck with no clear system support representative and issues that could cause significant operational disruptions.

The ALCMS is how the tower controls the lighting on the airfield. Without this system, the tower would not be able to readily change lighting intensities, configurations, and colors needed to safely control the airfield operations during changing weather conditions.

2) SWITCHGEAR STYLE CONSTANT CURRENT REGULATOR (CCR) POWER

PACKS: Constant current regulators are required as part of the project in order to operate with the current airfield lighting at the base. No other type of power source would operate as required.

CCR’s are available in two basic configurations, stand alone and switchgear style. The standalone type takes more space and is useful when few regulators are being installed (2 or 3). When a larger quantity of regulators is being installed, switchgear style CCR’s provide a smaller footprint and more versatility. The existing lighting vault contains switchgear style regulators manufactured by ADB Airfield solutions. There is no room in the existing vault to add standalone regulators for this project. Only switchgear style CCR’s would accomplish the requirements of the project.

The existing switchgear regulators in the existing lighting vault are manufactured by ADB Airfield solutions. The new switchgear CCR Power Packs must be manufactured by ADB Airfield solutions because they are inserted into the existing Switchgear equipment. If the regulators are not manufactured by ADB Airfield Solutions, Base maintenance would require more training on the regulators and integration to the ALCMS would require additional equipment. In addition the existing Switchgear CCR’s warrantees would not be maintained if non-ADB Airfield Solutions equipment is installed within them. All of the additional items required in order to not provide ADB Airfield Solutions CCR’s would cause interoperability and the cost of the project would be increased significantly.

3) ELEVATED TAXIWAY EDGE LIGHT FIXTURES, AND INSET TAXIWAY EDGE

LIGHT FIXTURES:

The existing airfield lighting fixtures at Joint Base Andrews are all manufactured by ADB Airfield solutions. Joint Base Andrews staff has been trained on how to maintain and repair the ADB Airfield Solutions lighting fixtures. If ADB Airfield Solutions lighting fixtures are not used, the base personnel would have to go through additional training, additional spare parts would need to be stocked and stored, and additional equipment may be required for maintenance. Currently all of the space in the existing airfield lighting vault is dedicated to the current maintenance practices and spare capacity. This does not allow for storage of additional spare parts and maintenance space. In addition, by adding additional manufacturer’s equipment into the maintenance routine, there is an increased chance of improper fixture maintenance.

4) AIRFIELD GUIDANCE SIGN:

Airfield guidance signs are required to be installed at the taxiway intersections. The existing airfield guidance signs at Joint Base Andrews are all manufactured by ADB Airfield solutions. Joint Base Andrews staff has been trained on how to maintain and repair the ADB Airfield Solutions guidance signs. If ADB Airfield Solutions signs are not used, the base personnel would have to go through additional training, additional spare parts would need to be stocked and stored, and additional equipment may be required for maintenance. Currently all of the space in the existing airfield lighting vault is dedicated to the current maintenance practices and spare capacity. This does not allow for storage of additional spare parts and maintenance space. In addition, by adding additional manufacturer’s equipment into the maintenance routine, there is an increased chance of improper sign maintenance.

All responsible sources may submit a response, which, if timely received, will be considered by the agency. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITVE PROPOSALS. It is a market research tool being used to determine the availability of other qualified sources that can meet the requirements identified above. The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of this notice of intent.

All responses received within 15 days of the posting of this notice, will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

Submit any inquiries within 10 days of the posting of the notice of intent via email to Trang Tran at Trang.T.Tran@navy.mil.

LATE SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

mailto:Trang.T.Tran@navy.mil